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Black plate (37,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-37
Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear and cracking.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on
page 11‑3 for more information on
wiper blade inspection.
Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed in
different ways. To remove the type
with a release clip, do the following:
1. Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position.
2. Press down on the blade
assembly pivot locking tab. Pull
down on the blade assembly to
release it from the wiper
arm hook.
3. The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by
bottom claws of the blade
assembly. At the notched end,
pull the insert from the blade
assembly. 4. To install the new wiper insert,
slide the notched end last, into
the end with two blade claws.
Then slide the insert all the way
through the blade claws at the
opposite end.
5. Make sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws.
Make sure that all other claws
are properly locked on both
sides of the insert slot.
6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull it up
until the pivot locking tab locks
in the hook slot.
7. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly into the
windshield.
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Black plate (39,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-39
5. Disconnect the electricalconnector.
6. Turn the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn to remove it
from the headlamp assembly.
7. Install the new bulb into the headlamp assembly and connect
the electrical connector.
8. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp assembly. To prevent headlamp vibration
and shortened bulb life, be sure
to insert the headlamp assembly
tabs in the slots at the lower
portion of the housing.
Sealed‐Beam Headlamp
A. Headlamp retainer screws
B. Headlamp retainer
C. Sealed‐beam headlamp bulb
1. Remove the four screws (A)
from the headlamp retainer (B).
Pull the retainer (B) out and set
it aside. 2. Pull the bulb (C) forward to gain
access to the electrical
connector.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector (B) and remove the
headlamp bulb (A).
4. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the headlamp.
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Black plate (40,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
10-40 Vehicle Care
Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking
Lamps
A. Front Parking and TurnSignal Lamp
B. Front Sidemarker Lamp To replace the front turn signal,
sidemarker, and/or parking lamp
bulb(s):
1. Use a small tool to unlatch the
outboard clip on the lamp by
pushing inboard and prying the
lamp assembly forward.
2. Remove the lamp from the grille.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise one quarter
turn and remove it from the lamp
assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out.
5. Replace the bulb.
6. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall it in the lamp
assembly. 7. Reinstall the lamp assembly into
the grille until the outboard clip
snaps into place.
Taillamps
To replace a taillamp/turn signal
lamp or back‐up lamp bulb:
1. Remove the two inboard nuts
from the inside of the taillamp
assembly.
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Black plate (41,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-41
2. The third nut (C) is under theapplique piece (B) above the
lamp. Remove the two inboard
applique nuts. Pull the
applique (B) straight rearward
slightly to clear the studs. Then
rotate the applique (B) just far
enough to gain access to the
outer push pins (A). 3. Carefully disconnect the push
pins (A) from the applique
bracket
4. Remove the third nut (C) from the upper outboard side of
the lamp.
5. Remove the taillamp assembly from the vehicle.
6. Remove the taillamp/turn signallamp (A) or back‐up lamp (B)
bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise one quarter
turn and pulling it out of the lamp
assembly. 7. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
8. Push the new bulb into the socket.
9. Reinstall the bulb socket by turning it clockwise into the lamp
assembly.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the taillamp assembly
and applique.
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Black plate (42,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
10-42 Vehicle Care
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)
The Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) is located above the rear
doors at the center of the vehicle.
To replace a bulb:
1. Remove the two screws from theCHMSL assembly.
2. Remove the CHMSL assembly. 3. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise one quarter
turn to remove it from the lamp
assembly.
4. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket and push the new
bulb into the socket.
5. Turn the bulb socket clockwise one quarter turn to install it in the
lamp assembly.
6. Reinstall the CHMSL assembly and two screws.
Do not block or damage the CHMSL
when items are loaded on the roof
of the vehicle.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
A. Bulb Socket
B. License Plate Bulb Assembly
C. Screws
1. Remove the screws (C) that secure the license plate bulb
assembly (B).
2. Turn the bulb socket (A) counterclockwise and pull the
bulb straight out of the socket.
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Black plate (45,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-45
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
The fuse block is located in the
engine compartment on the driver
side of the vehicle.
Notice:Spilling liquid on any
electrical component on the
vehicle may damage it. Always
keep the covers on any electrical
component.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.
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Black plate (48,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
10-48 Vehicle Care
RelayUsage
15 Run/Crank
37 Spare
38 Fuel Pump
39 Crank
40 Air Conditioning
Compressor
48 Fan High
49 Powertrain
50 Spare
57 Fan Low
60 Fan Control
Floor Console Fuse Block
The floor console fuse block is
located under the driver seat.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.
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Black plate (49,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-49
Mini‐Fuse UsageF1 Empty
F2 Steering Wheel
Sensor
F3 Auxiliary Parking
Lamps (Cut‐Away)
F4 Front Park Lamps
F5 Trailer Park Lamps
F6 Upfitter Park
Lamps
F7 Right Rear
Park Lamp
F8 Left Rear
Park Lamp
F9 Outside Rear View
Mirror Switch
F10 Airbag/Automatic
Occupant Sensing Mini‐Fuse Usage
F11 OnStar
®
(If Equipped)
F12 Empty
F13 Heating, Ventilation
and Air
Conditioning 2
F14 Heating, Ventilation
and Air
Conditioning 1
F15 Empty
F17 Outside Rear View
Mirror Heater
F18 Rear Window
Defogger
F19 Compass
F20 Radio/Chime/XM™
Satellite Radio
(If Equipped) Mini‐Fuse Usage
F21 Remote Function
Actuator/Tire
Pressure Monitor
F22 Ignition Switch/
Discrete Logic
Ignition
Sensor (PK3)
F23 Instrument Panel
Cluster
F25 Heating, Ventilation
and Air
Conditioning
Control
F26 Auxiliary/Trailer
Backup
F27 Taillamps Backup
F30 Upfitter Courtesy
Lamps
F31 Front Door Lock